Nature Ridge Elem School

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Nature Ridge Elementary School, located at 1899 Westridge Blvd in Bartlett, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through 5th grade as part of Elgin Area School District U-46. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to prepare students for the modern classroom.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Nature Ridge is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that values student participation and parent involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive. By maintaining a focus on character education and collaborative learning, Nature Ridge Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

458

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nature Ridge Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	133
Black	18
Asian	145
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

Asian
145 (31.7%)
White
141 (30.8%)
Hispanic
133 (29.0%)
Black
18 (3.9%)
Two or More
17 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SD U-46
Phone:	(630)372-4647
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/natureridge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nature Ridge Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nature Ridge Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	50.4%
Male	227	49.6%

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